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Contribution from persons having control over places of pilgrimage, etc.— (1) Where a church, mosque, temple, mutt or any place of religious worship or institution or any place which is used for holding fairs, or festivals or for other like purposes is situated within the limits of a Panchayat or in the neighbourhood thereof and attracts either throughout the year or on particular occasion a large number of persons, any special arrangements necessary for public health, safety or convenience, whether permanent or temporary, shall be made by the Panchayat. The Panchayat may after providing sufficient opportunity to the person or persons having control over such place require him or them to make such recurring or non-recurring contribution to the funds of the Panchayat as he may determine in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) A person required to make a contribution under sub-section (1) may appeal to the prescribed authority against any determination made by the Panchayat. (3) Any contribution directed to be paid under sub-section (1) shall be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue.